THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL

THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Irvington Public School District school district, located in IRVINGTON, NJ with about 419 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL, located at 141-181 Montgomery Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey, serves as a public elementary school within the Irvington Public Schools district. The school is named in honor of Thurgood Marshall, the first African American Supreme Court Justice and a pivotal figure in the American civil rights movement. Consistent with the legacy of its namesake, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students in the local community, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and civic responsibility.

As part of the Irvington school system, the institution is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. The school typically provides a comprehensive curriculum covering core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating extracurricular programs designed to encourage student engagement. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and community partnership, THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL aims to prepare its young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

For more information, contact THURGOOD MARSHALL SCHOOL at (973) 416-3824 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.